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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please consider this training opportunity for yourself, and/or pass it on to other blind and low vision seniors! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below find an informational flyer, followed by a registration form. This virtual training event will temporarily replace our face-to-face retreat; blindness skills, philosophy, and information. Registration closes September 30th, 2020!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: First, here are five easy ways of getting your completed registration form to us:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#1 By Email attachment: After detaching the registration form from this email, bring it into your word processor and fill it out; then attach the completed form to an email; Send that email to- nfbseniorsdivision@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#2 By pasted into and email: After detaching the registration form from this email, bring it into your word processor and fill it out; Then select and copy all the text in the completed form, and paste it into the body of an email; Send that email to- nfbseniorsdivision@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#3 If you do not like attachments, do this: Copy the registration text below in this email and paste it into an empty document in your word processor; Fill it out; Copy the completed form out of your document, and paste it into the body of an email; Send it to- nfbseniorsdivision@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#4 By mailing a hard copy: Detach the form from this email; Print it; Fill it out; Send it to the mailing address given below. If you are paying your fee by check, put it with your registration form in the same envelope. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#5 By visiting our website to pay the entrance fee by credit card, or PayPal. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>http://seniors.nfb.org/2020Retreat.html<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Finally, get everything to us no later than September 30th. If needing assistance, call me: Robert Leslie Newman:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>402-660-1743<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: robertleslienewman@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(I would happily take your information by phone.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR RETREAT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>October 18th-24th, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This virtual retreat focuses on promoting a sense of wellbeing and self-confidence despite living with newly acquired vision loss, and/or lifelong blindness. Our collective experience has taught us, that learning about blindness from competent blind people, while sharing the camaraderie of fellow retreat members, strengthens personal growth and guides seniors to advocate for themselves. Participants can look forward to receiving training in basic skills in adaptive techniques, development of new strategies for solving problems, an introduction to valuable resources, all to be better able to determine for themselves, what steps they can take to Live The Life They Want. We cannot overstate the positive impact an individual will experience as a member of a group of seniors, working together, sharing the life-changing activities in a retreat of this nature; just ask one of our recent graduates!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come join us to explore the possibilities of taking control of your life, and accepting vision loss by learning from a supportive, caring group of successful blind Americans.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost of the retreat: $50.00 per participant. This covers the entire week of training, and a list of valuable resources. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For any questions you may have, please contact Ruth Sager, President, National Federation of the Blind Seniors Division. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 410-602-9030<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: rsager78@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Much more information relating to blindness can be found on our Seniors website: http://seniors.nfb.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>REGISTRATION FORM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR RETREAT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>October 18th-24th, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Provide us with the following information and submit it no later than September 30th.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Name: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email Address: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Preferred Phone Number: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Address, Street: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>State, Zip Code: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This event will take place on the Zoom platform. Have you had experience with it? If so, how would you be entering the call: ___ By land-line phone ___ By smart phone ___ By computer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have you had any skills training in blindness techniques in the past? Yes- No- Explain: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When did onset of blindness occur? Within the past year- Within the past three years- More than five years- More than ten years- Longer- <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Check the classes you are most interested in attending: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cane Travel ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Beginning Braille ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Daily Living ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Organizational Skills ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Exploring Hobbies ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Basic information on iPhone and IOS devices ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meaningful Discussions on Living With My Blindness ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our greatest gift to you during this training, is to teach you how to think as a blind person needs to think. All your instructors are competent blind people who use these skills on a daily basis, and have been sharing this knowledge for years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: It is highly recommended that you acquire a long, rigid white cane, free from the National Federation of the Blind. to practice with the instructors as you learn techniques for proper use, storage, and traveling with a white cane. The proper length of your cane, when standing it vertical at your front, it should extend up to your chin but not higher than your nose. Canes should be ordered no later than September 5th, in order that you receive it in time to participate in this retreat. Please contact the National Federation of the Blind- on-line at- https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or by phone at- 410-659-9314. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, if you checked (yes) to having an interest in learning beginning Braille, you will receive a Braille booklet. Note: If you do not own a slate and stylus, the long-time tool for writing braille, the NFB will give you one, free! Here is the link to have one sent to you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-slate-and-stylus-program <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The cost per attendee for this retreat is $50.00. It can be paid by one of the following two methods:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(Note: please place an “X” alongside the option you have chosen; it will help us to match up you and your money.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#1___ by credit card or PayPal- Go to the registration page on our website; here is the link to that page: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>http://seniors.nfb.org/2020Retreat.html<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#2___ By check and sent to our Treasurer:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Duncan Larsen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2233 West Shepperd Ave.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Littleton, CO 80120. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The check should be made out to: NFB Seniors Division. In the memo field, write- SENIORS RETREAT.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: Submitting a completed hard copy version of the registration form can be Included with your payment being sent to the above address. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fees are nonrefundable; money will be considered a donation to the Seniors Division. The registration fee must be received no later than September 30th. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Should you have any questions, please contact Ruth Sager, President NFB Seniors Division <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 410-602-9030 or<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: rsager78@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: Once your registration has been reviewed, the retreat team will send you the information necessary for you to call into the classes that you are scheduled for. We look forward to your participation in our first-ever virtual Senior Retreat. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>